The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various Administrative Clerk and Finance Clerk vacancies available across several provinces in South Africa. These opportunities are available in Benoni, East London, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, Durban, Bellville, Cape Town, Goodwood, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Wynberg, and Bhisho.
The available positions offer permanent employment opportunities within the public service sector and are suitable for candidates with Grade 12 qualifications, computer literacy, and administrative skills.
Closing Date: 08 June 2026
The National Prosecuting Authority promotes equal employment opportunities and encourages persons living with disabilities to apply. Recruitment will be guided by the Employment Equity Act and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022–2026.
Available Vacancies
Administrative Clerk
Centre: CPP Vaal Rand (Benoni)
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/188
Administrative Clerk
Centre: CPP East London
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/189
Administrative Clerk
Centre: Pretoria Head Office – Supply Chain Management
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/190
Administrative Clerk
Centre: DPP Pietermaritzburg
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/191
Administrative Clerk
Centre: CPP Bellville (Vredendal)
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/192
Administrative Clerk
Centre: CPP Pietermaritzburg
Posts Available: 2
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/194
Administrative Clerk
Centre: CPP Durban
Posts Available: 3
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/195
Administrative Clerk (ECMS)
Centre: CPP Cape Town (Bellville)
Posts Available: 2
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/196
Administrative Clerk (ECMS)
Centre: CPP Cape Town
Posts Available: 3
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/197
Administrative Clerk (ECMS)
Centre: CPP Cape Town (Goodwood)
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/198
Administrative Clerk (ECMS)
Centre: CPP Cape Town (Mitchells Plain)
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/199
Administrative Clerk (ECMS)
Centre: CPP Cape Town (Khayelitsha)
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/200
Administrative Clerk (ECMS)
Centre: CPP Cape Town (Wynberg)
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/201
Finance Clerk
Centre: DDPP Bhisho
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/202
Minimum Requirements
Applicants applying for Administrative Clerk positions must possess a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. Candidates should also demonstrate competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility.
Additional requirements include:
• Good communication skills
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Problem-solving abilities
• Time management skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer service orientation
• Good written and verbal communication skills
The Finance Clerk position requires additional knowledge in financial administration and government systems such as BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Clerks will provide administrative support within different NPA offices and legal units.
Duties may include:
• Managing office correspondence
• Maintaining filing systems
• Typing reports and official documents
• Assisting prosecutors and legal staff
• Receiving and dispatching documents
• Capturing statistics and reports
• Liaising with stakeholders and members of the public
• Handling office enquiries
• Providing logistical support
Administrative Clerk (ECMS) positions focus on electronic case management and court administration.
Responsibilities include:
• Registering and scanning incoming dockets
• Capturing cases on the Electronic Case Management System (ECMS)
• Updating court information daily
• Generating reports and statistics
• Conducting data verification
• Maintaining accurate records
• Assisting prosecutors with case administration
• Managing court-related documents
• Liaising with SAPS regarding dockets and case information
• Assisting witnesses and complainants with court-related communication
Finance Clerks will perform financial administration duties, including:
• Processing supplier payments
• Managing payment registers
• Capturing travel and subsistence claims
• Administering petty cash
• Tracking creditor payments
• Assisting with budget administration
• Compiling financial reports
• Filing payment documents
• Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders
Application Email Addresses
• CPP Vaal Rand (Benoni)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/188
[email protected]
• CPP East London
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/189
[email protected]
• Pretoria Head Office – Supply Chain Management
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/190
[email protected]
• DPP Pietermaritzburg
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/191
[email protected]
• CPP Bellville (Vredendal)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/192
[email protected]
• CPP Pietermaritzburg
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/194
[email protected]
• CPP Durban
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/195
[email protected]
• CPP Cape Town (Bellville)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/196
[email protected]
• CPP Cape Town
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/197
[email protected]
• CPP Cape Town (Goodwood)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/198
[email protected]
• CPP Cape Town (Mitchells Plain)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/199
[email protected]
• CPP Cape Town (Khayelitsha)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/200
[email protected]
• CPP Cape Town (Wynberg)
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/201
[email protected]
• DDPP Bhisho
Reference Number: Recruit 2026/202
[email protected]
Important Notes
All applications must be submitted to the relevant recruitment response email addresses provided for each vacancy. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted or processed. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the deadline to avoid possible email server delays.
Applications must include a completed new Z83 application form and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing detailed information about work experience, qualifications, and skills. Failure to submit the required documents may result in disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview date.
The new Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the Department of Public Service and Administration website. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. Applicants holding foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining the SAQA evaluation before appointment. Proof of evaluation will only be required from shortlisted candidates.
Documents submitted with applications should not be password protected. ZIP files will also not be accepted by the electronic recruitment system used by the National Prosecuting Authority.
Applicants are advised that the National Prosecuting Authority uses an Electronic Response Handling System for emailed applications. Candidates should not immediately contact the NPA after submitting applications to confirm receipt. If no acknowledgement of receipt is received within one week after the closing date, applicants may then contact the NPA.
The National Prosecuting Authority reserves the right not to fill any advertised position. Applicants who do not receive feedback within six months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will undergo a security clearance process. Appointments remain provisional until the required security clearance has been completed successfully. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview as part of the verification process.
The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may also be reviewed during the verification and screening process.
A valid driver’s licence may be required for certain positions where applicable.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete pre-entry assessments, including practical exercises and integrity assessments aimed at evaluating ethical conduct and job-related competencies.
Applicants applying for Senior Management Service positions within the Public Service must complete the National School of Government SMS Pre-Entry Programme before appointment. The programme is designed specifically for entry into the Senior Management Service within the Public Service sector.
Successful candidates should note that resettlement costs will not be covered by the National Prosecuting Authority.
Closing Date: 08 June 2026